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A few days ago I saw a sign advertising a 49 cent breakfast biscuit special at a local fast food slop hole. On face value, it looks like a pretty good deal. That is until you start adding the reality of what it really was going to cost you. First off, the biscuit is made…

According to Porter’s Five Forces Model, in my opinion, competition has increased overall as a result of the internet and e-Commerce. The internet and IT has made it possible to both focus on the top and bottom lines and market share is expanded and costs are cut. Many products and services exist just online, major…

This is an age old question that most home owners find asking themselves when its time to build a home or renovate. Which is better hardwood or carpet? There are a lot of people who don’t care about the pro’s and con’s of either. They simply prefer hardwood or they simply prefer carpet and aren’t…

In the world of business there are all types of tasks that need to be done that cannot be handled by human hand. In warehouses and industrial yards across the country the need for mechanical lifters is great. I have owned and operated powered mechanical lifters for years. We have commonly called these devices fork…

If you were worried about the calories in bee pollen, then there is no need to be. Look at these facts from the latest calorie count which is reported in the The Daily Plate (TDP) . As their database has over 100,000 dishes listed, it is a very valuable guide to have when you are…

Coming up with new dreams and passions can be fun, easy and inspiring – at least until you sit down and begin trying to sort out how to actually accomplish these wild goals. Suddenly, what seemed like such a clear and well-marked path takes on the aspect of an overgrown and thickly brambled wilderness of…

Young Living is a Muli-Level Marketing company founded in 1993 offering essential oils and other related products. Additionally, they offer a business or income opportunity for those interested in marketing the company or their products to make an income stream. Something I think is neat is Young Living also has a non-profit organization that helps…

Marriage quickly deteriorates into a boring, cold, and lonely existence for one or both mates when the couple loses emotional intimacy in the marriage. Emotional connectedness of couples has diminished so greatly today, husbands and/or wives become unhappy in the marriage. Then, the marriage can grow silent, angry, or resentful. This is where extramarital affairs…

You do not have to live in a cramped studio apartment to appreciate the value of small-space decorating-even if you're fortunately enough to have decent-size rooms, it does not hurt to incorporate a few space-saving techniques. Here are some of my favorites: Go light with color. Light, subdued hues make a space seem larger while…

You’ve seen it many times. One friend lies on their stomach and the other friend walks all over their back. Or, you’re sitting in class, and the kid across from you takes his chin and pushes it back towards his shoulder, resulting in a bunch of pops and cracks. People crack their knuckles. They have…

Valentine's Day is many things to different people- a chance to start new relationships, rekindle old ones, or remind that special someone how wonderful they really are. Others feel it is just another "Hallmark" holiday where they are expected to do something for unknown reasons. Regardless of your hopes, expectations, or reservations about Valentine's Day,…

Being a dog owner is much like being a parent. Your dog will look to you for all of his needs and you will need to learn to set limits. You will find that your dog will be very eager to please you so he will look for things that he can do that will…

Romantic Paris Paris has been known as the most romantic city in the World. The couples feel like losing themselves in the streets of Paris. Why does Paris hold this special title of being a perfect destination for love birds? The hearts are filled with night lamps and eternal charm of the architecture. The couples…

Okay, okay, so you purists out there may not agree with me, especially the ones who vacuum on a daily basis and actually do wash your windows twice yearly inside and out. But some of us just need that extra little kick in the pants to get going. Or maybe we need some help with…

One of the millions of a growing small business is the point at which you decide you need a dress code. It was all in good fun when you were just a shoestring start-up in a tiny store-front, and there was just five of you running around in jeans and polo shirts. But now you…